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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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